Glenbrook Middle School Orchestra Handbook 2014 – 2015
Classroom Supplies *Black 1” three ring binder* *Pencil* *Instrument* *A way to record at home* Smart phones and iPads are the easiest to use to make a recording. You can also use your computer – desktop or laptop. If it does not have an internal microphone, you can purchase a one at Radio Shack, Staples or even online. This does not need to be a high quality recording, so a basic mic is enough! Students will be required to submit their recordings through Google Classroom.
Grading Policy 20% Participation/Effort: This category includes bringing all music, method book, pencil, shoulder rest (violins/violas) and supplies (rosin, other supplies), contributing positively and being on task throughout rehearsal. In addition, students are expected to practice at least 10 - 15 minutes per day for 5 days in a week for a total of 50 minutes per week. 30% Playing Assessments: Announced take-home tests performing your pieces individually. 10% Quizzes: Announces or unannounced spot quizzes on note reading, music terminology, performance of difficult passages in the music and scales. 40% Concert Attendance: It is the student’s responsibility to attend ALL performances and dress rehearsals.
2014-2015 Concert Dates
GlenbrookConcerts are held in the Glenbrook Auditorium
WilliamsConcerts are held at LHS
6th Grade- Wednesday, January 14 7th/8th Grade- Thursday, January 15 6th Grade- Wednesday, June 3 7th/8th Grade- Thursday, June 4 (Concerts are held at Glenbrook Auditorium)
Jazz/Orchestra Tour (7th/8th Orchestra) Wednesday, June 10
6th Grade- Monday, January 12 @ LHS 7th/8th Grade- Tuesday, January 13 @ LHS 6th Grade- Monday, June 1 @ LHS 7th/8th Grade Tuesday, June 2 @ LHS
Jazz/Orchestra Tour (7th/8th Orchestra) Wednesday, June 10
Concert Dress Code Boys = White long sleeve dress shirt, black pants, and dress shoes. Seventh and eighth graders must also wear a tie. No sneakers, no flip-flops. Girls = White dress shirt, black skirt (when sitting, knees should be covered) or black dress pants, and black dress shoes. No sneakers, no flip-flops. Classroom Rules Respect!
1.Arrive on Time or With a Pass
2.Keep Hands, Feet, Instruments, etc. to Self
3.Follow Directions First Time Given
4.Rehearse Effectively
Attention on Conductor
Start/Stop as Directed
Stopping ≠Talking
Classroom Procedures
1.Enter room quickly and quietly; auditorium entry is through stage door only.
2.Unpack instruments at the back/sides of the room
3.Place your own music and pencils on your stand.
4.Tune at your assigned tuning station.
5.Begin Seatwork
6.Rehearse Effectively
Attention on Conductor
Start/Stop as Directed
Stopping ≠Talking
7.The teacher dismisses, not the bell.
Detach the following form and return to class by September 5, 2014 – This is probably the easiest A+ you will earn all year. You can also scan it and attach it in Google Classroom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have read through the 2014-2015 Orchestra Handbook with my student and we are aware of the grading procedure, concert dates and classroom expectations.
Classroom Supplies
*Black 1” three ring binder*
*Pencil*
*Instrument*
*A way to record at home*
Smart phones and iPads are the easiest to use to make a recording. You can also use your computer – desktop or laptop. If it does not have an internal microphone, you can purchase a one at Radio Shack, Staples or even online. This does not need to be a high quality recording, so a basic mic is enough! Students will be required to submit their recordings through Google Classroom.
Grading Policy
20% Participation/Effort: This category includes bringing all music, method book, pencil, shoulder rest (violins/violas) and supplies (rosin, other supplies), contributing positively and being on task throughout rehearsal. In addition, students are expected to practice at least 10 - 15 minutes per day for 5 days in a week for a total of 50 minutes per week.
30% Playing Assessments: Announced take-home tests performing your pieces individually.
10% Quizzes: Announces or unannounced spot quizzes on note reading, music terminology, performance of difficult passages in the music and scales.
40% Concert Attendance: It is the student’s responsibility to attend ALL performances and dress rehearsals.
2014-2015 Concert Dates
7th/8th Grade- Thursday, January 15
6th Grade- Wednesday, June 3
7th/8th Grade- Thursday, June 4
(Concerts are held at Glenbrook Auditorium)
Jazz/Orchestra Tour (7th/8th Orchestra)
Wednesday, June 10
7th/8th Grade- Tuesday, January 13 @ LHS
6th Grade- Monday, June 1 @ LHS
7th/8th Grade Tuesday, June 2 @ LHS
Jazz/Orchestra Tour (7th/8th Orchestra)
Wednesday, June 10
Concert Dress Code
Boys = White long sleeve dress shirt, black pants, and dress shoes. Seventh and eighth graders must also wear a tie. No sneakers, no flip-flops.
Girls = White dress shirt, black skirt (when sitting, knees should be covered) or black dress pants, and black dress shoes. No sneakers, no flip-flops.
Classroom Rules
Respect!
Classroom Procedures
Detach the following form and return to class by September 5, 2014 – This is probably the easiest A+ you will earn all year.
You can also scan it and attach it in Google Classroom
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I have read through the 2014-2015 Orchestra Handbook with my student and we are aware of the grading procedure, concert dates and classroom expectations.
Student’s name _
Student’s signature
Parent’s signature _
Household e-mail address for announcements_
2nd e-mail address if needed __